Maple Leaf Diner, the Dallas eatery known for its Canadian-inspired comfort food, is turning up the chill with a limited-time “Summer Sips” drink menu, available now through September 7. Designed to beat the Texas heat, this seasonal lineup delivers refreshing flavors with a playful twist—perfect for brunch, lunch, or a casual treat.
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Poutine, a beloved Canadian comfort food, is a dish that has become a staple across the country and beyond. It traditionally consists of crispy French fries topped with cheese curds and smothered in hot, savory gravy. While its exact origins are debated, the dish is widely believed to have been created in rural Quebec in the late 1950s. Some claim it was invented by a restaurateur named Jean-Paul Roy, while others attribute it to Le Roy Jucep, a small-town diner in the province. Regardless of its precise origin, poutine has grown to become a Canadian icon, offering a hearty, indulgent combination of textures and flavors that capture the essence of comfort food.
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Since we are on the subject of Andre Natera and his restaurants in Highland Park Village, it might be worth noting that the chef recently added poutine to his menu at Village Kitchen. Poutine, you say? Yes, that luscious plate of steaming fried potatoes, laden with supple lumps of cheese curd and smothered with gravy. That poutine.
It could be argued that it is the national dish of Canada. Everywhere you go in Canada you will find a version of poutine on the menu. From the lowly McDonald’s version for $3.99, to the very elegant Au Pied de Cochon in Qubec with their foie gras version for a mere $23 Canadian. You cannot go anywhere, including a ballpark, without being able to order this dish. But most identify poutine as being sold at casse-croûtes, or a greasy spoon diner, or roadside chip wagons called cabanes à patates. Continue reading
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I am a fan of poutine, but Dallas is in short supply of the unofficial Canadian national dish that is made up of house-made fries, fresh squeaky cheese curds and a rich brown gravy. In Canada you will find as many versions of the dish as you might find restaurants. From the best 5-star fine dining establishment to most any fast food chain carry the dish with their own special spin.
Today I discovered a unique version in Dallas at Park Tavern in the Shops at Park Lane across from Bowl and Barrel. One table mate insisted on ordering this for the group and what came out was nothing short of terrific. Continue reading
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